A piece of bipartisan legislation rightly focuses on medical solutions to treat addiction.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Soda tax will help Britain slim down, cut health care costs
The most obese country in Europe joins the nations trying to reduce sugary soft drink consumption.
Our View: LePage bill a baseless attack on immigrants
The governor spreads the myth that sanctuary cities are hiding illegal immigrants in Maine.
Our View: ‘Digital divide’ leaves low-income students out
A modern lifeline includes high-speed Internet access, not just phones.
Our View: Recycling is not the only way to reduce waste
Consumers can reduce consumption and reuse items to save on their garbage and recycling bill.
Another View: Detroit automakers may be headed for another big crash
Low oil prices and low interest rates are temporary stimuli for the industry’s growth, but it can’t last.
Another View: Soccer player Brandi Chastain’s brain may someday tell an important tale
While boxing and football are linked to serious brain trauma, less is known about other sports like soccer.
Our View: Public has the chance to influence wildlife policy
The numbers of bear, deer and moose in Maine’s woods matter to more than only sportsmen.
Our View: PRIME Act would help local farmers grow
Letting states take over regulation that is now done on the federal level creates opportunity.
Another View: Maine businesses agree it’s time to increase the minimum wage
But it must be sustainable and affordable for small businesses, unlike the Maine People’s Alliance proposal.